{"id":4597,"date":"2025-12-30T10:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T02:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/?p=4597"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:32:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T02:32:16","slug":"blog-idea-to-video-storyboard-free-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-storyboard-free-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Storyboard Free Video Creation: Idea \u2192 AI \u2192 Final Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I had a tiny moment of panic that day. A client asked for a 45-second product teaser by the next day, and I had zero time to sketch frames. I opened my notebook, drew a rectangle, stared at it, and laughed. No storyboard was happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I tried a storyboard-free video workflow, half out of necessity, half curiosity. And honestly? It worked better than I expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-you-can-create-a-storyboard-free-video\">Why You Can Create a Storyboard-Free Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"4599\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4599 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-197.png 1408w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/559;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-skipping-traditional-storyboards\">Benefits of Skipping Traditional Storyboards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not anti-storyboard. For big campaigns, they&#8217;re great. But for short-form content, explainer clips, or iterative social posts, a &#8220;storyboard free video&#8221; approach can unlock speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speed: I cut my turnaround from ~4 hours to 90 minutes on that Dec 12 teaser. No pre-visual frames, just rapid scene blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iteration: When you build directly on a timeline, you learn by watching. You can try 3 cuts in 10 minutes. That pace is hard when you&#8217;re committed to a sketch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative flow: Traditional boards can make you over-commit to an idea too early. Without them, I followed energy, start with the strongest clip, build from there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time collaboration: I&#8217;ve shared live edits in Descript and got timed comments, which is way more useful than discussing a static PDF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sponsored, just honest results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-a-storyboard-free-approach-works-best\">When a Storyboard-Free Approach Works Best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short videos (15\u201390 seconds): ads, teasers, quick how-tos, landing page hero loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explainers with clear structure: problem \u2192 demo \u2192 outcome. You can map that in a 3-block timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content with existing assets: screen recordings, product footage, B-roll libraries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-first experiments: if you&#8217;re using Runway Gen-3 or <a href=\"https:\/\/lumalabs.ai\/dream-machine?referrer=grok.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Luma Dream Machine shots<\/a>, you&#8217;ll iterate on generations anyway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" data-id=\"4600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-1024x426.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4600 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-198.png 1809w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/426;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I still storyboard: complex narratives, multi-character scenes, or anything with a big crew. If continuity matters, sketch it first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"storyboard-free-video-workflow\">Storyboard-Free Video Workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rapid-scene-planning-and-ai-assisted-layouts\">Rapid Scene Planning and AI-Assisted Layouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the lightweight planning I now use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a one-line spine. Example from my Dec 12 teaser: &#8220;Show problem \u2192 show product solving it in 3 steps \u2192 end with proof.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block the timeline in three chunks. I literally drop black slates or placeholder titles: A\/Problem (0\u201310s), B\/Solution (10\u201335s), C\/Outcome\/CTA (35\u201345s). No drawings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate or pull visuals fast. If I need motion I don&#8217;t have, I prompt Runway Gen-3 or Pika 1.0 for 3\u20135s clips. When I need static hero frames or product shots that match my video aesthetic, <a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/flux-2-dev-free-image-generate-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flux 2 Dev<\/a> helps me generate high-quality stills quickly without waiting for motion renders. If it&#8217;s a UI demo, I record a tight screen capture (Chrome, 1080p, 60fps) and use mouse highlight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"545\" data-id=\"4601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-199.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4601 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-199.png 892w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-199-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-199-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-199-18x12.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 892px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 892\/545;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let AI help with layout and pacing. Descript&#8217;s Scenes and Captions give quick lower-thirds: CapCut&#8217;s Auto Cutout and beat detection help flow. Canva&#8217;s Beat Sync is simple but sometimes drifts: I only trust it for short cuts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft, watch, revise. I export a rough cut at 720p to watch on my phone. If I&#8217;m bored in the first 3 seconds, I redo the hook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Small test data: I built three 30\u201345s videos in a row using this method. Average time per video: 62 minutes. Average revision rounds: 1.6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tools-that-support-storyboard-free-video-production\">Tools That Support Storyboard-Free Video Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the ones that kept up with me. I note where they shine, and where they don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Descript: Edit by transcript, great for explainers. The multicam switcher is solid. I love the &#8220;Remove Filler Words&#8221; for voice-over cleanup. Not great for heavy motion graphics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capcut.com\/?referrer=grok.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CapCut Desktop<\/a>: Fast timeline, Auto Captions, decent color presets. The stabilization is okay, not stellar. I use it for social edits and quick composites. Free tier is enough for most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"365\" data-id=\"4602\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200-1024x365.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4602 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200-1024x365.png 1024w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-200.png 1205w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/365;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Runway Gen-3 and Motion Brush: For AI-generated shots and stylized motion. Great for mood shots, transitions, or animating static images. Beware: generations can vary: keep prompts versioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luma Dream Machine: Gorgeous motion, cinematic feel. Render queue can be long: plan around it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ElevenLabs: Natural-sounding voiceovers from script. I still record my own when authenticity matters, but ElevenLabs is handy for rapid drafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canva and Adobe Express: Fast titles and branded lower-thirds. If I need custom motion curves, I hop back to CapCut or Premiere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For fast rough drafts, <a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crepal <\/a>can turn a quick outline into a multi-scene video draft, letting you focus on timing and flow before polishing in other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"storyboard-free-video-examples-across-use-cases\">Storyboard-Free Video Examples Across Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how I&#8217;ve used a storyboard free video approach in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product teaser: 45s. Assets: 2 Runway shots, 3 screen recordings, 1 voiceover. Result: 90 minutes first cut, 1 revision after client comments. Best-performing hook: a 1.5s kinetic macro shot from Runway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn how-to: 38s. Script from a 70-word outline. I edited the voice track in Descript, then matched captions in CapCut. Time saved vs storyboarding: ~50 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research recap: 60s. I stitched three charts, added motion blur and a subtle camera push. No storyboard: I wrote a three-beat outline and built directly on timeline. Reader feedback: &#8220;Clear and fast, saved.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course micro-lesson: 75s. I tried Canva Beat Sync for pacing. It was okay, but I still nudged cuts by hand. Note: AI pacing tools are helpful, not perfect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time, the trick was the same: decide the spine, block the timeline, then let your eyes guide the next edit. If a shot drags, you feel it. I often start with <a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crepal<\/a> to quickly mock up a multi-scene draft. It helps confirm the rhythm before fine-tuning cuts and captions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" data-id=\"4603\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4603 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-201.png 1467w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/581;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-producing-high-quality-storyboard-free-videos\">Tips for Producing High-Quality Storyboard-Free Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid-common-pitfalls\">Avoid Common Pitfalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Too many AI shots: If every clip is synthetic, the video feels fake. Mix in real footage or screen captures for grounding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mushy hooks: The first 2 seconds decide if people stay. Start with the payoff, then explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captions chaos: Auto-captions are amazing but check punctuation and proper nouns. I spend 3\u20135 minutes fixing them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unclear spine: If the final cut feels foggy, your spine line isn&#8217;t tight. Rewrite it in one sentence before editing again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version sprawl: Name files with dates, e.g., teaser_v3_2026-12-12.mp4. You&#8217;ll thank yourself later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"optimize-workflow-for-speed-and-consistency\">Optimize Workflow for Speed and Consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Template your first 3 seconds: logo sting? product hero? Decide once. I keep a CapCut project with pre-timed intro\/outro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a micro style guide: font pair, caption style, color hex. I pin this in Notion and paste into each tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record clean audio up front: a 10-minute mic setup saves 30 minutes later. I use a USB mic at -12 dB peak: then light compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI where it actually helps: transcript edits in Descript, captioning in CapCut, quick B-roll via Runway\/Luma. Skip AI for micro-tweaks where your eye is faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanity check on phone: Export a 720p draft and watch it once without touching the keyboard. If you reach to pause, that&#8217;s a cut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a starting point, try this: pick a 30-second topic, write a one-line spine, block three timeline sections, pull two real clips and one AI shot, caption it, export. You&#8217;ll feel the rhythm right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One last thing: this isn&#8217;t about rejecting storyboards forever. It&#8217;s about choosing the fastest path to clarity. For short content, storyboard-free video often is that path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you test this, send me a timestamp and your three-beat spine. I&#8217;ll happily trade notes. I&#8217;m really curious about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-crepal-content-center wp-block-embed-crepal-content-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PpsPmZtFFj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-examples\/\">Idea To Video Examples: Marketing, Education &amp; Social Media<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Idea To Video Examples: Marketing, Education &amp; Social Media&#8221; &#8212; CrePal Content Center\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-examples\/embed\/#?secret=j9Y8bc2Ugy#?secret=PpsPmZtFFj\" data-secret=\"PpsPmZtFFj\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-crepal-content-center wp-block-embed-crepal-content-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2JkBzKyBeb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-brainstorm-to-video-2026\/\">Brainstorm Video AI: Turn Notes Into Videos Fast<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Brainstorm Video AI: Turn Notes Into Videos Fast&#8221; &#8212; CrePal Content Center\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-brainstorm-to-video-2026\/embed\/#?secret=L1rxMEhgUv#?secret=2JkBzKyBeb\" data-secret=\"2JkBzKyBeb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-crepal-content-center wp-block-embed-crepal-content-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cdyYlSAcqE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-business-workflow\/\">Business Idea to Video: Turn Creative Briefs Fast<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Business Idea to Video: Turn Creative Briefs Fast&#8221; &#8212; CrePal Content Center\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crepal.ai\/blog\/aivideo\/blog-idea-to-video-business-workflow\/embed\/#?secret=DdV1jpxTFI#?secret=cdyYlSAcqE\" data-secret=\"cdyYlSAcqE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had a tiny moment of panic that day. 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